NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q

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Performance
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile25% better
29,41128% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
23,54023% of 104,598

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has 25% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD106) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile includes 4,608 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,395 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,695 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 144 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 36 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has the 77th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 28.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104B) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1080 Max-Q has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1080 Max-Q includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,277 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,366 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1080 Max-Q has the 99th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 22.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q2 2017
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for God of War
God of War
RTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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61 FPS
High - 1080p
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53 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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37 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile25% better
29,41128% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
23,54023% of 104,598

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile has 25% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile is ranked 77th with a score of 29,411, and the GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q is ranked 99th with a score of 23,540.

Performance per dollar
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
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Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,351
(+42.3%)
5,868.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
8,811
(+57.58%)
5,591.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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114,542
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
20,908
(+14.93%)
18,191.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
27,083
(+60.15%)
16,910.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
288
(+158.99%)
111.2
PassMark G3D Mark
18,570
(+61.18%)
11,521
PassMark G2D Mark
806
(+9.96%)
733
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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197
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
CodenameAD106GP104B
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Process Size5 nm16 nm
Transistors22,900 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Memory Size8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth256 Gb/s320.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz1,251 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit256 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache32 MB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W150 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
CUDA Cores4,6082,560
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3620
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)144160
Render Output Units (ROP)4864
Tensor Cores144--
Ray Tracing Cores36--
Core Clock Speed1,395 MHz1,277 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,695 MHz1,366 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate81.36 GPixel/s87.42 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate244.1 GTexel/s218.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance15.62 TFLOPS6.99 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance244.1 GFLOPS218.6 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecRTX 3000 Ada Generation MobileGeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.76.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.